Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
P.J. Washington
14.2 PPG · 7 REB · 1.8 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 7Washington 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
14.2
10.0
7.0
5.3
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Washington peak 15.7
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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All-Rookie 2020 Second TeamSEC All-SEC 1st Team 2019Finals 2024 (runner-up)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Washington answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
61Washington · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
P.J. Washington
$7.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor57%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $7.0). P.J. Washington carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -7% over five years).
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